Cast iron coin bank shaped like a 8-story building with cupola, early 1900s

Name/Title

Cast iron coin bank shaped like a 8-story building with cupola, early 1900s

Entry/Object ID

2017.19.7

Description

Acc. No. 17.19.7 Subject Category: Toys Date or Period: Early 1900's Object: Bank, coin Description: A cast iron, American-made coin bank, which when opened is composed of separate pieces. The bank has its original gilt paint and is in the shape of an 8-story building topped by a roof with a cupola. Size: H-4 3/4” History of Object: A childhood bank owned by the Carvalho family of Alameda. Acquired from: Estate of George Carvalho Date: 06/24/2017